Traditional schooling

    Thesis:   Traditional schooling would be much improved if it were changed to a year-round schedule because students would lose less knowledge over summer break, get a more balanced yearly schedule, and would benefit low-income families as they would not have as many costs over through the summer months. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pischke, Jörn-Steffen (Steve). “The Impact of Length of the School Year on Student Performance and Earnings: Evidence from the German Short School Years.” SSRN Electronic Journal, vol. 117, no. 523, Oct. 2007, pp. 1216–1242., https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.446380.   This source was written in 2007 which means the information may be outdated. The information in this source definitely relates to my topic as it brings up multiple points as to why a year-round school system is a very complicated issue and why its effects are hard to track. I liked this source because it gave a few different graphs and charts that attempted to show the effects of year-round school. "The Economic Journal" is a good source as it has many articles about topics that pertain to schooling and its effect on society. They also cite their sources and use multiple references. The information in this article is unbiased and accurate. The purpose of this article is to educate readers. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patall, Erika A., et al. “Extending the School Day or School Year.” Review of Educational Research, vol. 80, no. 3, 2010, pp. 401–436., https://doi.org/10.3102/0034654310377086.   This source was written in 2010 which means the information may be out of date. The information in this source definitely relates to my topic as it brings up multiple points that weigh the pros and cons of year-round schooling. This was a good source because takes a systematic approach to this topic. "American Educational Research Association" is a good source as it has many articles about topics that are well researched and in-depth. They also cite their sources and use multiple references. The information in this article is unbiased and accurate. The purpose of this article is to educate readers. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wheaton, Anne G., et al. “School Start Times for Middle School and High School Students — United States, 2011–12 School Year.” MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, vol. 64, no. 30, 2015, pp. 809–813., https://doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm6430a1.   This source was written in 2015 which means the information is up to date. The information in this source definitely relates to my topic as it brings up multiple points that discuss the effects of longer school days on students. I found this source useful because it looked at the smaller picture aka the day-to-day effect of school on students. "MMWR" is a good source as it has many articles about topics that pertain to school and student health. They also cite their sources and use multiple references. The information in this article is unbiased and accurate. The purpose of this article is to educate readers. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Graves, Jennifer. “The Academic Impact of Multi-Track Year-Round School Calendars: A Response to School Overcrowding.” Journal of Urban Economics, vol. 67, no. 3, 2010, pp. 378–391., https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jue.2009.11.004.   This source was written in 2010 which means the information may be out of date. The information in this source definitely relates to my topic as it explains the different impacts of a year-round school calendar. This was a good source because it gave a basic yet informative look at a year-round school calendar. "Journal of Urban Economics” is a good source as it has many articles about topics that pertain to schooling and education matters. They also cite their sources and use multiple references. The information in this article is unbiased and accurate. The purpose of this article is to educate readers. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Weaver, R. Glenn, et al. “The Potential of a Year-Round School Calendar for Maintaining Children's Weight Status and Fitness: Preliminary Outcomes from a Natural Experiment.” Journal of Sport and Health Science, vol. 9, no. 1, 2020, pp. 18–27., https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jshs.2019.05.006.   This source was written in 2020 which means the information is up to date. The information in this source definitely relates to my topic as it brings up multiple points that weigh the pros and cons of year-round schooling. I found this source useful because it gave a deep look at how year-round schooling affects students' ability to learn and stay mentally focused on school. "Journal of Sport and Health Science" is a good source as it has many articles about topics that pertain to schooling and mental health. They also cite their sources and use multiple references. The information in this article is unbiased and accurate. The purpose of this article is to educate readers. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cooper, Harris, et al. “The Effects of Modified School Calendars on Student Achievement and on School and Community Attitudes.” Review of Educational Research, vol. 73, no. 1, 2003, pp. 1–52., https://doi.org/10.3102/00346543073001001.   This source was written in 2003 which means the information may be outdated. The information in this source definitely relates to my topic as it brings up multiple points that support why year-round schooling is seen as a negative for many parents and students. This was a good source because it exposed me to attitudes from people who do not agree with year-round schooling. "The American Educational Research Association" is a good source as it has many articles about topics that pertain to how school affects Americans. They also cite their sources and use multiple references. The information in this article is unbiased and accurate. The purpose of this article is to educate readers. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Johnson, Odis, and Michael Wagner. “Equalizers or Enablers of Inequality? A Counterfactual Analysis of Racial and Residential Test Score Gaps in Year-Round and Nine-Month Schools.” The ANNALS of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, vol. 674, no. 1, 2017, pp. 240–261., https://doi.org/10.1177/0002716217734810.